How ADHD and Anxiety Are Different
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety disorders often share similar symptoms—such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability—which can make it hard to tell them apart. However, these are two distinct conditions with different root causes, treatments, and long-term effects. In fact, leading clinicians and researchers gathered at the National Leadership Summit on the Appropriate Use of […]
ADHD in Older Adults: Understanding a Lifelong Condition
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with children, but it is increasingly recognized as a condition that can persist throughout a person’s life. In 2023, there were about 16 million Americans diagnosed with ADHD. More than 50% of them became affected during adulthood. For some older adults, ADHD has either gone undiagnosed for decades or […]
